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PHOTOS: Gown Made from Ford Focus Parts

Alexis Petru, January 4th, 2012

To celebrate its 100th year in Britain, Ford unveiled an haute couture outfit sure to delight both fashionistas and car lovers: an Edwardian-style dress and complementary necklace made from parts of a 2012 Ford Focus. Ford commissioned Judy Clark, a nominee for Scottish designer of the year, to create an upcycled dress in one week using two boxes of car ... read more

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PHOTOS: Steampunk Hellboy Made From Car Parts

Mary Mazzoni, December 13th, 2011

If you haven't heard, the metal-crafting geniuses behind the Etsy shop Kreatworks are doing some pretty cool stuff with reclaimed car parts. In their studio in Bangkok, Thailand, the comic-obsessed artists have crafted life-size versions of Transformers' BumbleBee and Optimus Prime, an eerily-realistic Robocop and a fear-inducing Predator. SEE: Spiderman Table Made From Car ... read more

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Must-See Designs of Opportunity Green

Jennifer Berry, November 18th, 2011

The message at this year's Opportunity Green conference was clear when it comes to the future of sustainable products: consumers can't sacrifice for green. "The value that customers get from a product or service has to be consistent," said Annie Lescroart of eBay. "When we think about scale as sustainability professionals, we need to think about persistent consumer values ... read more

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Honda Reveals All-Electric Fit Hatchback

Alexis Petru, November 17th, 2011

Honda already offers a wide range of alternative fuel vehicles – gas-electric hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric and natural gas-powered. But this week, the automaker revealed its first all-electric plug-in vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show: the 2013 Honda Fit electric vehicle (EV). Based on Honda’s popular Fit hatchback, the EV model offers a driving range of 123 ... read more

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PHOTOS: Spiderman Table Made From Car Parts

Mary Mazzoni, November 2nd, 2011

Recycled materials are finding their way into some pretty crazy stuff these days. But this one deserves a closer look. This handmade Spiderman end table is a comic-lover's dream, and it's all made from recycled car parts. In their studio in Bangkok, Thailand, the artists behind the Etsy shop Kreatworks transformed scraps collected from cars, motorcycles and other ... read more

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Will Increased Auto Tech Ruin EV Range?

Jennifer Berry, July 7th, 2011

At the Forward with Ford futuring and trend conference in Dearborn, Mich., Earth911 had the opportunity to preview, test and learn about the ideas and culture shifts that are impacting the way we live, play, and of course, drive. READ: Ford to ‘Grow’ Its Own Car Parts? A significant (and albeit exciting) trend was the continued integration of multimedia into the ... read more

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Ford to ‘Grow’ Its Own Car Parts?

Jennifer Berry, June 30th, 2011

What do mushrooms, dandelion root, wheat, soy and corn have in common? They may comprise key components of your car one day. At the Forward with Ford futuring and trends conference in Dearborn, Mich., sustainable materials guru Deborah Molesky explained to a group of bloggers, journalists and media personalities that the automaker's goal is to not only manufacture, but grow, its ... read more

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Get Advice from Ed Begley Jr.

Jennifer Berry, June 28th, 2011

Ed Begley Jr. knows a lot about reducing his environmental footprint. After buying his first electric car in the 1970s (admittedly it was a golf cart, but you get the idea), Begley Jr. continued to increase his investments in alternative energy, making his home more energy efficient, and moreover, sharing his knowledge with eager audiences across the nation. READ: Do ... read more

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PHOTOS: 7 Green Trends at Ford

Jennifer Berry, June 28th, 2011

Sustainability was a key future trend at the Forward with Ford conference, a meetup highlighting cultural and ideological shifts affecting the world around us. Although the ideas showcased here directly relate to cars, their application in the wider world of the products we use every day is unquestionable. Check out photos from our time in Dearborn, Mich. Photos: Jennifer Berry, Earth911 Editor's ... read more

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Inside GM’s Sustainability Initiatives

Megan Dobransky, April 13th, 2011

John Bradburn has worked at General Motors for 32 years, 17 of which he has spent as an Environmental Engineer responsible for solving GM's most difficult waste problems. We caught up with Brandburn to talk about sustainability and responsibility. Earth911: What are some of the recycling initiatives you’ve seen put into place along the way? John Bradburn: We’ve first off set up ... read more

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